Board of Trustees

Rachael Katsma

Member

Bio:

Church Affiliation: 1st CRC Oostburg

Family Information: Paul- Junior, Mia- Freshman

Employment Information: Substitute Teacher

Church/School Activities you are or have been involved with: Coffee Break Coordinator, middle and high Sunday School Teacher, music leader for children, Praise team leader and piano player, Small Group Bible Study, Outreach Committee member, Nursery Volunteer, High school small group leader, Pastor Search Team, OCS Principal Search Team, Run-Jog-Walkathon Coordinator, Auction Food Coordinator, OCS Spiritual Growth Coordinator, OCS 6-8 Choir Director, SCS Grades 5-8 Music Sub, Junior Senior Banquet committee member

What do you like most about SCS? I appreciate that there are opportunities for students to excel in a small community, offering a wide variety of ways for students to succeed and to be who God created them to be. Students lead and use their gifts in many capacities as they grow in their spiritual, social, and emotional learning amidst teachers who care.

Why did your family choose SCS over other schools?  We like the small school atmosphere, but above all, the opportunity to learn more about our Savior Jesus Christ while relating their learning to our world. The teachers care about helping students be successful as well as learning to think analytically in preparation for their lives outside of SCS in the future.

What do you think is the most important goal for SCS? The most important goal for SCS should above all be to give students a strong biblical education, rooted in the truth of God’s word while giving experiences and teaching thinking skills to see how biblical truths play out in the world in which we live.

If you could do one thing to increase SCS’ visibility in the community, what would it be? It sounds silly, but seeing signs around the community in people’s yards I believe creates a base which people don’t realize.  Then when they see and hear other people mention SCS it helps build familiarity and relationship with the school.  The more touches the better!

Why did you accept to be nominated for the School Board? I love the school, the administration, and the students.  I have been impressed with the systems in place overall.  I haven’t gotten too well acquainted with things going on in the background, but if I can be of help on any level, I will do my best to serve in this capacity.

Brittney KramerGraduate 2001

Board Member, Board Secretary, Engagement Team Liaison

Start Date: 2022

Bio:

Church Affiliation:  Hope Reformed Church

Family Information:  Rowan-7th grade, Madden-4th grade, Willa-1st grade

Employment Information: Northview Elementary Physical Education Teacher (Howards Grove)

Church/School Activities that you have been involved in: Nursery volunteer, Vacation Bible School activity coordinator, MOPS coordinator, Wednesday night church activities leader, Children’s Church teacher, SCS auction solicitor, Inaugural SCS parent ambassador, Apple pie volunteer, Good-As-New volunteer, One-Walk picnic volunteer, Middle school fun-night volunteer, classroom volunteer and SCS school board member

What do you like most about SCS? One of the things that I truly cherish about SCS is that each day when my children enter the doors of SCS, I am assured they will be engaged with and surrounded by followers of Christ. These are administrators, teachers and staff who love them and are committed to helping and encouraging them in their faith.

Why did your family choose SCS over other schools? We chose SCS for our family because we wanted our children to have a Christ-centered education where they are taught from a Biblical worldview.  It was evident from day one that the teachers, administrators, and other staff were invested in the “whole child”.  

What do you think is the most important goal for SCS?  I believe the most important goal for SCS is to maintain sustainable growth.  This means a growth that our staff, administration, community, building, and resources can maintain, all while preserving excellence in a Christ-centered education.

If you could do one thing to increase SCS’ visibility in the community, what would it be? 

One of our core values at SCS is to serve the greater community.  Just last year, SCS served 28 community organizations. Our school does an amazing job of showing up to serve and give back to our community through food drives, collecting tabs for Camp One Step, making cards and visiting residents at Pine Haven, sorting and folding donated baby and toddler clothes for Babycare and working alongside the participants at RCS Empowers, Inc. SCS instills in our students that you are never too young to make an impact in your community. Honestly, the possibilities are endless and the impact that SCS can have on our community can only get stronger. I would love to see the number of community organizations that we serve continue to grow in the years to come. 

Why did you accept to be nominated for the School Board? 

I am excited to continue to serve and be a part of what God has planned for SCS! We are facing some very exciting times of unprecedented growth and new building projects.  I fully understand that with student and teacher population growth, in addition to building projects, comes the challenge of how to provide the space and resources needed to meet the academic, social, and spiritual needs of all students.  I feel that I can continue to contribute in a positive way to the Board as we move forward with God’s blessing.

Ryan MoellerGraduate 1992

Board Member, Vicar

Start Date: 2020

Bio:

Church Affiliation: Plymouth Alliance Church

Family Information: Four children; Natalie (SCS graduate), Megan (SCS graduate), Bobby (SCS senior), Joshua (SCS 9th grade).

Employment Information: Business owner

Church/School Activities you are or have been involved with: Former middle school board member, auction committee, concessions, tickets, sports announcer, school worship team, church worship team and leader, church elder board, church youth director, church building committee.

What do you like most about SCS? SCS provides a quality education and training that incorporates God’s Word.

Why did your family choose SCS over other schools? It is the best school option in the area.

What do you think is the most important goal for SCS? Excellence in education, biblical training, incorporated with the gospel message of Christ.

If you could do one thing to increase SCS’ visibility in the community, what would it be? Tell others outside of SCS about the school and explain why we are so thankful to have this option for our children. Encourage consideration.

Why did you accept to be nominated for the School Board? Always willing to answer the call of service when God moves or allows.

Veronica Norton

Board Member

Bio:

Spouse’s Name: Steven Norton 

Church Affiliation: Christ Community Church Sheboygan 

Family Information: Addison (10th Grade), Isabella (3rd Grade)

Employment Information: Anchor of Hope Health Center: Marketing Coordinator

Church/School Activities you are or have been involved with: For church, I have been involved in attending and helping lead/organize women’s Bible study, helping at our VBS yearly, I am a member of our church’s Adult Ministries team, help with social media for our church Facebook as well as help prayerfully support my husband in his role as Decon. For SCS, I was a member and president of Booster Club a few years ago,I am currently One Walk chair and have helped in various activities for school events, my children’s classrooms activities/trips/sports and general involvement for a variety of school things. (Concessions, digital/media work, fundraising, etc.)

What do you like most about SCS? There are so many things I could list, but one of my favorite things about SCS is the real life application of education and Biblical teachings. Students get to learn and grow both academically and in their faith-and then they get to put that into action in real-world situations and grow as they gain an understanding of what it means to use their passions and gifts to serve God’s Kingdom. Secondly, my favorite thing is the school, student, family, and church connection. Having a stable foundation of growth not only for students, but partnering with parents and churches to form and build connections to really help students grow and be supported is a huge blessing and gift.

Why did your family choose SCS over other schools? Our oldest daughter had attended SCS for pre-school, but then switched to public school from K-4th grade. I think the path to choosing SCS again was more of God’s plan that it was ours. When we had applied for a voucher for her to attend SCS for 5th grade, at the time, my husband was not a believer yet and we did not belong to a consistent church at the time. I had prayerfully wanted her to attend SCS (having known many parents who had kids attending SCS at the time) and as there were many challenges she was facing at public school. I knew and felt led that I wanted her to be in an environment where she could talk openly about her faith and grow in that aspect. God had that planned out more than I could ever describe. Along with other factors, God’s plans to land her at SCS led us to our church, led my husband to faith, and was a part of changing our family dynamics and story for His glory. When it came time to continue her at SCS and choose SCS for our youngest-there was no question that the impact SCS was having on our children, our family and our community was evident and it is a prayerful and confident decision we make each year to continue them at SCS and why we recommend SCS to anyone we get the opportunity to.

What do you think is the most important goal for SCS? I think one of the biggest things I have seen as my kids get older is to prepare students to hold steady to their faith when they go into the world and have the academic teachings to grow in the areas God calls them to. The way SCS wraps all the academics and learning in and through scripture, and the way they connect it all together-I believe helps shape the students to be equipped in faith and academic stability when they leave the walls of SCS. I also think that an important goal is continuing to build on the parent, church and community connection with SCS. Partnership with parents and encouraging, supporting and equipping those areas to teach Biblical values at home and belonging to a church and partnering with SCS to help create students who have Biblical foundations in all areas to grow and expand in faith.

If you could do one thing to increase SCS’ visibility in the community, what would it be? I honestly think SCS does a great job at community engagement and connections, knowing that there is always room for growth. As parents who come from non-faith homes and who are building families on Biblical truths and foundations for the first time (which I do not think we are alone in as SCS dynamics and families change), an idea that I have thought of would be to have parent nights with specific topics to help grow your students faith at home. I think this could contribute to creating that SCS, parent, church, etc. connection.

Why did you accept the nomination to serve our community on the School Board? Our family is always open to helping and supporting in any areas of school where things are needed as we can or are called, because we are so grateful for the opportunity that our girls get to have to be SCS students. This was a prayerful decision that I brought to God and even in moments where I do not feel qualified-I have learned to trust His leading. I think helping to support school with the unique position our children are in is helpful as well to bring fresh ideas and thoughts. It is helpful when you have big kids and little kids to see a variety of sides to things going on at and within SCS, so having a 10th grader and a 3rd grader helps to understand multiple angles and ideas.

Brady Otte

Member

Bio:

Church Affiliation: Calvin Christian Reformed Church

Family Information: Four children – Bradlie (1st Grade), Ellis (4k), August (1), Jace (nb)

Employment Information: 

Senior Business Analyst at Acuity Insurance. Responsible for general project management tasks and co-leading a corporate strategic initiative. 

Church/School Activities you are or have been involved with: 

I served as a deacon at Calvin for a 3 year term from 2021 through the end of 2023. The last two years of my term I served as deacon chair. 

I will be presenting at the Career Corner at SCS in April.

What do you like most about SCS? 

The devotion and dedication to teach our children through a Biblically grounded worldview. 

Why did your family choose SCS over other schools?  

Allison and I chose to send our children to SCS because we believe SCS best supports our goals as parents to raise our children on a Christ centered foundation. In addition to the assurance that their education will be taught through a Christian worldview, we are also attracted to the high standards of education and extracurricular opportunities this Christian community provides. 

What do you think is the most important goal for SCS? 

To provide Christ centered, high quality education, preparing students to be God fearing servants in the community. 

Reflecting on my own experiences as a student, I believe it is critical to cultivate students to become ingrained within the community at large (neighborhood, church, city, state, workplaces), bearing witness to God’s goodness outside of the immediate confines of the SCS community. 

If you could do one thing to increase SCS’ visibility in the community, what would it be? 

Use the talents and resources of the SCS community to serve the broader Sheboygan community in areas of need through servant leadership. I know this is being done already, but I think it’s a fantastic way to live out many of our values, teach our children, and serve our community. 

Why did you accept to be nominated for the School Board? 

My children are 5th generation students at SCS. Through the generations, God has shown his faithfulness to my family through the community that is SCS. SCS has played a massive role in developing me as a Christian, professional, and citizen. While I am grateful and owe much credit to the SCS community for developing me into who I am, I also bring the experience of entering the “real world” after attending a Christian school from kindergarten through college. I believe that my experiences as an alumnus, parent, and professional will provide a valuable perspective to the board and future direction of SCS. I am excited for the prospect of serving in this capacity.

Scott Warmus

Board Member, Board Vice President, Van Driver

Bio:

Spouse’s Name: Erica Warmus 

Church Affiliation: Hope Church 

Family Information: Paige, 21, attends UW Stout as a Graphic Design Major. Connor, 17, junior at SCS.

Employment Information: Matchbox LLC

Church/School Activities you are or have been involved with:

• Church
  • Deacon at Hope Church 
  • Assisted in the Capital Campaign project
  • Assisting with Havens of Hope and Potter’s Place
• School
  • Currently on the maintenance team assisting with the cleaning of the school
  • JV Soccer Coach
  • One Walk picnic cook and clean-up
  • Christmas Fest set up and clean-up
  • Auction committee member
  • Apple Pies volunteer
  • Chair Team (setting up and down for community and school events)
  • Discovery Term teacher (2024) 
  • Former Board member and President
  • Other volunteer work

What do you like most about SCS? Community…..it is that simple. I never cease to be amazed at the support, the kindness, the generosity of spirit and the willingness to improve the lives of not only the students who attend SCS but the faculty and the community at large.

Why did your family choose SCS over other schools? We wanted to send them to a Christian school, and it was the best fit for our children’s personalities and strengths.

What do you think is the most important goal for SCS? Keep growing and improving. I do not simply mean numbers as we are getting close to maxing that out. What I mean by this is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the students who attend and of the families who are in the community. SCS has a wonderful product, and it should be constantly improved upon to make the school better for more than just the students who currently attend

If you could do one thing to increase SCS’ visibility in the community, what would it be? More community outreach. I would love to see an expansion of the service clubs. I want to see more involvement in the community that we operate in.

Why did you accept the nomination to serve our community on the School Board? If I can help, I will. I am truly not trying to be cute about the answer. If my service on the board can help SCS, I will do it.

Angela Wessels

Member

Bio:

Family Information: Ryan and I have been married for 17 years, he is from Chicagoland and I am from Sheboygan. I attended SCS on Geele Ave. K-8^th grade, then graduated from SCCHS. We have two children, Bruce (in Kindergarten at SCS), and Evangeline (3 years old, will start 3k at SCS in the fall). We live in the Oostburg area.

Employment Information: I am self-employed and contract with Life Point Counseling, where I am an outpatient mental health provider. I have been in the mental health field for 15 years, providing counseling for 10 of those years. My practice focuses on adults, helping clients integrate their faith into counseling sessions, trauma, and first responders. Ryan is employed at Acuity as their Director of Cyber Security.

Church/School Activities you are or have been involved with: I served on the SCCHS board from 2011-2014 during a very difficult time in the school’s history. At church I volunteer in nursery, do meal ministry, and teach Sunday school. Previously I have served on the pastoral care committee and served with my husband as high school youth group leaders.

What do you like most about SCS? I love that SCS is wholly committed to Christ-centered excellence in education. I also love how the faculty and staff are passionate about their walk with Christ, and truly care about the students.

Why did your family choose SCS over other schools? We believe SCS to be the best combination of faith-based education and educational excellence.

What do you think is the most important goal for SCS? I think the most important goal for SCS is to maintain high standards of academic excellence, while also being a solidly Biblical, Christ-centered school and community. The phrase “iron sharpens iron” comes to mind – we must continue to spur each other on to further excellence in serving families and the community in this way.

If you could do one thing to increase SCS’ visibility in the community, what would it be? 

This is a fantastic question – when I attended SCCHS, and during my previous board term, the goal was visibility to increase enrollment. This is no longer the case. I believe the goal of visibility now becomes to be a witness in the local and greater community. We get to demonstrate that something special happens when you pair academic rigor with strong Christian foundations and faith formation. Social media is the predominant way to reach people and show them this, so continuing to do this with intentionality is a good goal. However, what really impacts people is word of mouth. Strong community that is passionate about the school is also vital.

Why did you accept to be nominated for the School Board? As mentioned, I did serve on the board in the past and it was a growing experience in a variety of ways. With having a child in Kindergarten, I get to see the dynamic changes that have occurred since my board term ended. I want to be a part of it – there is so much good going on here and it is contagious. I believe that “to whom much is given, much is required”. I want to use my gifts how I can, and I feel like this is a way that he is calling me to serve.